Author: Mikesportz
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is getting accustomed to being a villain in his hometown MILWAUKEE — Craig Counsell told a story before Saturday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers about his brother-in-law getting ready to take his family to Friday’s game at the ballpark formerly known as Miller Park. As Counsell told it, the family was having a nice dinner when the brother-in-law told them to hurry up and get ready to leave. They’re like, ‘Why do we have to go?’” Counsell said the family asked. His brother-in-law quickly responded: “I want to see Craig get…
Kyle Tucker speaks with the media at MLB All-Star weekend and discusses his future with the Cicago Cubs. Kyle Tucker praises Cubs fans, discusses looming free agency decision Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker has nothing but praise for fans of the team, but where do things stand as he faces a massive free agency decision? Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is preparing to head back to Houston for the first time since an offseason trade, but has his season influenced his thinking on making Wrigley his long-term home? Tucker, who still leads voting in right field for the National League…
Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway getting the attention he deserves with announcement of new Netflix series The Florida Gators are going to be a team to watch during the 2025 season, mainly because of the presence of star quarterback DJ Lagway. He will get featured on the new Netflix show Any Given Saturday, which drops August 5th, will prioritize focusing on many high-profile matchups. Lagway is quoted in the above promo video talking about playing his first Florida game. “My first Florida game, surreal moment. There’s been a lot of expectations.” Lagway isn’t going to be the only Gators…
The Florida Gators recently earned a commitment from four-star edge rusher KJ Ford, and after his commitment, he wasted no time hyping up his new team. In fact, on his X account, he made a bold claim that the Gators are “going to run the SEC”, taking the Georgia Bulldogs and the rest of the SEC by surprise. Ford is a four-star recruit from the class of 2026. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound edge rusher from Duncanville, Texas is the No. 98 overall prospect and No. 11 edge rusher in the class of 2026. There’s a lot of proof that Florida isn’t…
Tyrese Haliburton and his girlfriend Jade Jones currently reside in Indiana, where the No. 0 point guard has been playing for the Indiana Pacers since 2022. The 25-year-old is recovering from Achilles surgery and will miss the upcoming season. Thankfully, Halliburton has a cozy 7,000-square-foot home that offers plenty to keep him relaxed and entertained during recovery. From an outdoor pool and a bedroom with a balcony to a serene pond in the backyard, the $1.3 million mansion in Sycamore Springs, Carmel, Indiana, truly has it all. Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones’ beautiful home in Indiana Despite having a $244.6…
DURING A REPLAY review with 22.8 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the path to Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot was set. The Pacers were awaiting the outcome of a challenge from coach Rick Carlisle, who wanted officials to double-check whether Pascal Siakam was fouled or had touched the ball last before falling out of bounds. It was a pivotal swing with Indiana trailing by one point, and Carlisle wanted to make sure his team was prepared for either outcome. If the review was successful, the Pacers would have possession of the ball. If…
We’re well into the NBA offseason, and for most of the players, this break brings time to relax and enjoy the summer or even take part in random side quests. However, for a few, like Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton, the offseason is not as glamorous. The 26-year-old underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles Tendon and is on crutches for the rest of the summer. That’s not how he would’ve imagined his offseason would go, for sure. But it seems that hasn’t stopped his long-time girlfriend, Jade Jones, from having an eventful summer. In fact, she has even found…
The Indiana Pacers recently signed Isaiah Jackson to a new three-year deal, and as it stands, there is a good chance he is their starting center next season. While he provides a lot of value, for him and the Pacers to remain title contenders for the long run, Jackson needs to work on his jumper. There is a lot to like about the Michigan native and his future with the Pacers. Despite coming off an Achilles injury, he is still just 23 years old. Furthermore, he knows the system well and may have been in line for a career year…
Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Kalen DeBoer was highly complimentary of his likely starting quarterback for the 2025 season, Ty Simpson, while speaking with his hometown radio station, ESPN Sioux Falls. He didn’t have the highest of compliments for the former Nick Saban recruit, however. Instead of claiming Simpson could’ve gone to any other school, he stopped short and claimed he could’ve gone to “a lot of” other schools. DeBoer also wouldn’t claim that the QB battle in Tuscaloosa was officially over yet. “We’ve made it known that if we played a game at the end of this spring –…
The New York Yankees have been connected to infielder Eugenio Suárez ahead of the trade deadline for a few weeks now. The fit makes perfect sense. New York needs a slugger, and the Arizona Diamondbacks will likely look to deal away their expiring star. But the Yankees aren’t the only team that’ll have interest in Suárez in the coming weeks. In fact, there will likely be five or six teams, at least, with some interest in poaching the slugger from Arizona. FanSided’s Zachary Rotman recently suggested the Detroit Tigers could swoop in and trade for Suárez right out from under…